41.   Presidential pardons are irrevocable and can be awarded without explanation.

42.   Presidential pardons and commutations of sentences follow parole board recommendations.

43.   Presidential pardons are final and non-negotiable.

44.   Small wonder, then, that they expected Americans to stomach a White House fire sale of presidential pardons and senatorial influence.

45.   That development raises concerns, said Brian Kalt, who teaches law at Michigan State University and who has written on the presidential pardon power.

46.   That may include a petitions for a reduced sentence, parole or a new trial and seeking a presidential pardon.

47.   The House panel is not looking to spur a criminal inquiry, or even a reform of presidential pardon authority, said committee spokesman Mark Corallo.

48.   The New Yorker said Ms. Hearst thought someone was trying to hurt her chances for a presidential pardon.

49.   The son, who is known as Tommy Suharto, admitted his guilt on Tuesday and pleaded for a presidential pardon to avoid jail.

50.   The two women had been convicted of murder and could not be freed without a presidential pardon.